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− | + | *Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. | |
+ | *They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. | ||
+ | *Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids, in particular, alpha-linolenic acid ALA) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.Walnuts have significantly higher amounts of ALA omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts. | ||
+ | *More than a decade of scientific evidence shows that incorporating walnuts in a healthy diet reduces the risk of [[heart disease]] by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation. | ||
+ | *Walnuts have also been shown to aid in the lowering LDL [[cholesterol]] (the bad cholesterol) and the C-Reactive Protein (CRP). CRP was recently recognized as an independent marker and predictor of heart disease. | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:18, 14 March 2011
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Special Precautions of Walnuts
The benefits of Walnuts are
- Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein.
- They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E.
- Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids, in particular, alpha-linolenic acid ALA) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.Walnuts have significantly higher amounts of ALA omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.
- More than a decade of scientific evidence shows that incorporating walnuts in a healthy diet reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation.
- Walnuts have also been shown to aid in the lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and the C-Reactive Protein (CRP). CRP was recently recognized as an independent marker and predictor of heart disease.